We trace the origins of the world's most iconic 4x4, the Jeep, from the U.S. Army's 1940 call for a rugged, go-anywhere reconnaissance vehicle to the legendary Willys MB that helped turn the tide of World War II. We dig into how American Bantam, Willys-Overland, and Ford raced to build the ultimate military workhorse, and how that compact, four-wheel-drive powerhouse earned its name, its reputation, and its place in history.